Jooniansaarten nähtävyydet

Editor's Choice

This selection highlights the diverse heritage and natural landscapes of the Ionian Islands. It features the 13th-century Monastery of Paleokastritsa and the abandoned 14th-century village of Old Perithia on Corfu. Cultural sites include the Banknote Museum, housing rare Greek currency, and the Dionysios Solomos Museum in Zakynthos, dedicated to Greece's national poet. Natural landmarks range from the white clay cliffs of Cape Drastis and the pine-shaded Gialiskari beach to the biodiversity of the Korission Lagoon.

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Monastery of Paleokastritsa

A 13th-century Byzantine monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The complex includes a small museum of post-Byzantine icons, ecclesiastical relics, and a traditional olive oil press.

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Banknote Museum

The Banknote Museum of Alpha Bank is a museum located in Corfu, Greece.

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Cape Drastis

The northernmost point of Corfu, characterized by unique white clay cliff formations and sea caves. The area is accessible via a walking path from Peroulades or by boat.

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Dionysios Solomos Museum

Located in Zakynthos Town, this museum is dedicated to the national poet of Greece. It houses manuscripts, portraits, and personal belongings of Solomos and other local literary figures.